One staff member said they were I "appalled by the treatment of the staff over the past few years", as the future of 15 jobs is under threat in latest consultation
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See the Spinnaker Tower reimagined as a drone delivery hub
If the landmark Spinnaker Tower was designed during post-Covid times, it might serve a different purpose
Wednesday, 21st April, 2021 11:36am
By Ellie Greenfield with one comment
Government pledge to cut carbon emissions should include ban on all fossil fuel extraction
As well as cutting carbon emissions by 78% in the next 15 years, the Government should also ban fossil fuel extraction, including on the Isle of Wight, say the Green Party
Wednesday, 21st April, 2021 11:00am
By Vix Lowthion with one comment
Praise for Islanders for sticking to Covid rules as businesses reopen
The Isle of Wight council have praised Islanders for sticking to the guidelines during the first week of more businesses being open following lockdown
Wednesday, 21st April, 2021 10:24am
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Watch: The Beast Must Die official trailer
The upcoming TV series, The Beast Must Die, filmed on the Isle of Wight released its official trailer today
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 6:52pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Application for residence to help the Island’s homeless withdrawn following strong opposition
Although the HMO residents would not be placed directly from the street, neighbours said they 'would not feel safe' having the tenants on their doorstep
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 1:04pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 2 readers' comments
Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, deaths, age breakdown and hospitalisations (updated)
News OnTheWight shares the weekly results of confirmed positive Coronavirus tests and deaths on the Isle of Wight, as well as hospital admissions and age breakdowns
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 10:13am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Town Mayor strongly objects to his title being used on candidate’s election leaflet
Town Mayor was not happy with candidate after finding his official title being used as support in election leaflet
Monday, 19th April, 2021 8:20pm
By Sally Perry with 9 readers' comments
